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EK04 APF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,407 mi
Last recorded132,407 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 APF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 132,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 132,407 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wire showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 124,574 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 124,574 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 117,973 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear bracket insecure and exhaust corroded.

body has corrosion.

Fail 3 Sep 2020 117,973 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated cannot be opened (3.1 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear bracket insecure and exhaust corroded.

body has corrosion.

Pass 24 Aug 2019 112,493 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 112,491 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 105,292 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2018 105,290 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 98,043 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 92,147 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 92,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 87,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

h/lamps deterating

Fail 28 May 2015 87,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

h/lamps deterating

Pass 25 Jun 2014 84,191 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 84,191 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 80,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 80,938 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 71,865 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 71,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,671 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 47,008 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 37,120 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 37,120 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2008 28,871 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 28,871 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2007 19,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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EK04 APF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 75,889 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK04 APF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EK04 APF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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